Their first activity is an open letter to all regional media, urging businesses to continue investing in skills through the downturn and to use the free business support available.
The open letter is signed by 17 of the Ambassadors focusing on skills and business support and includes well known names such as John Anderson, regional director of BT; Mark Andrews, chief executive of NG Bailey; Andy Bond, chief executive of Asda; Jan Fletcher, chairman of Montpellier Estates; Richard Gregory, chairman of Yorkshire Bank; Andrew Palmer, regional director of the CBI and Linda Pollard, regional chair of Coutts Bank.
The letter highlights that these business leaders have successfully survived a number of recessions, and are pooling their experiences to identify what they believe are the priorities now for Yorkshire and the Humber’s businesses. They urge businesses to continue investing in skills.
Business Link can help in all these areas, from skills and financial health checks to innovation and increasing sales - www.businesslinkyorkshire.com or 08456 048 048.
